Ipswich Town are close to signing AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi after reports claim that he has passed a medical while away with Iraq at the Asian Cup over the weekend.
According to the EADT, the Blues have agreed a fee of just over £1m with the League Two side for the 21-year-old, who has recorded 16 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season.
They also reported that other clubs tried to hijack the deal late on but Al-Hamadi ‘has his heart set’ on joining Kieran McKenna’s side.
The January transfer window shuts at midnight on Thursday, and the Blues are also reportedly interested in signing left-sided player Marvin Johnson from fellow Sky Bet Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
Owls boss Danny Röhl revealed that talks are ongoing between the two clubs.
Speaking to the Sheffield Star, after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Coventry in the Emirates FA Cup, the 34-year-old said: “They are still in conversation, but it is clear from my side.
“Honestly, to release such a player would be hard. We want to keep him, but for sure it depends. Everybody must now that he is a starter for our side, it is about good performance.
“You cannot come to Wednesday and bring nothing. If you want such a player then it means you have to invest. This is a clear message from our side that if a club want to take one of our starters then you cannot ask to do it for free. We will see what happens in the end.”
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